According to Gaza’s civil defence agency, Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 44 people and left many others injured. The attacks took place as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu headed to Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that “the death toll as a result of Israeli air strikes since dawn today is at least 44, including 21 in Khan Yunis,” the main city in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.

Israel recently broke its ceasefire with Hamas, restarting air and ground attacks in Gaza. The renewed assault includes extensive strikes and territorial gains, aiming to pressure Hamas into a new truce and secure the release of remaining hostages. In addition, Israel has enforced a blockade, stopping the delivery of food, fuel, and humanitarian aid into Gaza, a region that relies heavily on outside help for essential supplies.

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees shared on social media that supplies are running out, and the circumstances are turning increasingly dire, saying, “Stocks are getting low, and the situation is becoming desperate.”

Overnight Israeli airstrikes on Sunday targeted a tent and a house in Khan Younis, a city in southern Gaza. According to Nasser Hospital, the attack killed fifteen people: five men, five women, and five children.

Meanwhile, in Jabaliya, dozens of Palestinians held another anti-war protest. Videos shared on social media showed people marching and chanting against Hamas. Although uncommon, similar demonstrations have taken place in recent weeks.

Inside Israel, there is growing frustration over the war’s continuation, especially concerning the fate of hostages still held in Gaza. On Saturday, families of the hostages, some recently released individuals, and their supporters called on Donald Trump to help bring an end to the conflict.

On Monday, Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump for the second time since Trump started his current term in January. The prime minister said their discussion would focus on the ongoing war and the recently introduced 17% tariff on Israeli goods, which is part of a broader policy shift by the new U.S. administration.

The war started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led fighters launched an attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. Of those, 59 are still in Gaza, with 24 believed to be alive. Most of the others were released through ceasefire agreements or other negotiations. Since then, Israel's military campaign has resulted in the deaths of at least 50,695 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The ministry doesn’t specify how many were civilians or fighters but notes that over half were women and children. It also reports that 115,338 people have been injured. Israel claims it has killed around 20,000 militants, though it hasn’t presented evidence to support that number.